Year Round Arts programs for youth
The mission of Plano Children's Theatre - North Texas Performing Arts is to develop the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Our vision is to make our programs accessible and affordable to all North Texas youth. We offer year round art education, major productions, art, dance, acting, and voice skill classes, daytime performances for schools/daycares, special needs programming for youth and adult with special needs, free community outreach, and community theatre.
Keywords: Acting, Arts, Youth, Broadway, Musical Theatre
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Plano Children's Theatre - North Texas Performing Arts was founded in 1991 by Sara Egelston Akers.
What is your primary product or service?
Acting, Voice, Dance, Children's Theatre, Repertory Theatre
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
BFA in dance from SMU and MFA in children's theatre and creative drama from UT/Austin
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are an educational organization whose mission is to develop the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. Our vision is to make our programs accessible and desirable to all. Through our programs, youth learn important life skills including team work, discipline, integrity, respect for one another, communication skills and creativity.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
PCT - NTPA has theatre in Plano, McKinney, Fairivew, Frisco and Dallas: Plano Children's Theatre, Frisco Youth Theatre, McKinney Youth Theare, Fairview Youth Theatre, and NTPA-Dallas.
Provide detailed directions to your location
1301 Custer Road, Suite 706
Plano, Texas 75075
(southwest back corner of 15th and Custer)
What type of payments do you accept?
All types
Which areas do you service?
Dallas and Collin Counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Non-profit organization
Executive Director - Sara Egelston Akers
What are your hours of operation?
Seven days a week. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
NTPA is our "second home" for our children and our family.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Do onto others as they would do onto you. "
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